Introduction Ham Radio Lesson 4 Broadcast & Shortwave

Shortwave Listening Shortwave radio operates in the frequency range of 3-30 mhz Shortwave radio operates in the frequency range of 3-30 mhz In radio, short wavelength corresponds to high frequency given the inverse relationship between frequency and wavelength In radio, short wavelength corresponds to high frequency given the inverse relationship between frequency and wavelength “shortwave radio” is received its name because its wavelengths are shorter than the longer wave- lengths used in early radio communications. “shortwave radio” is received its name because its wavelengths are shorter than the longer wave- lengths used in early radio communications. Band names have evolved as radio technology continued to improve (HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave were coined as the technology developed. Band names have evolved as radio technology continued to improve (HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave were coined as the technology developed.

Broadcast Radio Things to Remember Operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Commercial or noncommercial Purpose is to get and hold audience attention Formats include: rock, easy-listening, progressive Commercials are an important source of revenue Coverage areas vary: clear-channel & regional channels Low power FM channels are reserved for educational broadcasting. Radio station staff positions: program director, music director, etc.

Q-Codes QSO – An on-air conversation QSO – An on-air conversation QTH – Location QTH – Location QRM – Man-made noise QRM – Man-made noise QRN – Natural noise (static, lightning) QRN – Natural noise (static, lightning) QRZ – Who is calling me? QRZ – Who is calling me? QRP – Low-power operation QRP – Low-power operation QRT – Signing off QRT – Signing off

Shortwave Activity Shortwave broadcasts (am) 5.96 to 6.2 mhz 7.1 to mhz ___________________ Aeronautical Stations (USB) 4.65 to 4.75 mhz 5.4 to 5.73 mhz to 11.4 mhz ____________________ Ship to shore (USB) 6.2 to mhz to 13.2 mhz __________________ Military (USB) mhz -Search & Rescue mhz -Cost Guard 8.9 to 9.0 mhz -Military aeronautical BONUS POINTS __________________________ Assignment: Fill in the blank with a call sign or craft name to: Subject: Shortwave

Broadcast Radio Terms: Part 1 Cut: Cut: Fade: Fade: Continuity: Continuity: Remote: Remote: Emergency Broadcast System: Emergency Broadcast System: Assignment: Using the Radio Merit Badge book ISBN: : Read pp55-76 & define the following words then submit to

Broadcast Radio Terms: Part 2 Network: Network: Cue: Cue: Dead Air: Dead Air: PSA: PSA: Playlist: Playlist: Assignment: Using the Radio Merit Badge book ISBN: : Read pp55-76 & define the following words then submit to